Cocktails from Mercadito: The Lake Effect, below; the Missionary Reposition, right and
Alfie's Apple, below right.
Kleinpeter Farms Eggnog and Bayou Spiced rum, topped with
butterscotch schnapps and garnished with a dash of fresh nutmeg.
Horchata—a creamy Mexican beverage made from ground
almonds, sesame seeds, rice, barley or tiger nuts—stands in for milk
or cream in Mercadito's Café Horchata, a Mexican-esque eggnog,
which also has reposado tequila and a cinnamon-bark garnish.
BUBBLES AND WARMERS
Festive effervescent elixirs speak to the celebratory nature of
the season. Sparkling cocktails also allow operators to combine
aromatic and visually appealing elements that will be deftly
delivered via a trail of bubbles. Lush Wine & Spirits in Chicago
www.cheersonline.com
serves Lush's Sparkling Cocktail, says general manager Mindy
Trafman. The $8 drink is made with Jo Landron Atmospheres
Sparkling Wine NV from France's Loire Valley and Maurin
Quina, a French aperitif that adds wild cherry flavor and a
vibrant ruby hue.
The Hotel Hershey offers sparkling cocktails as well. "Whether
using Champagne, prosecco or sparkling grape juice, bubbles just
make it a celebration [during the holiday season]," notes Alisha
Bird, certified sommelier and assistant restaurant manager at the
Hotel Hershey's 245-seat Circular Dining Room.
As the temperature drops, nothing beats a warm sip to ward
off the chill and offer soothing, steaming comfort for patrons,
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